039. Impacts

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Powerful hit can solve all kinds of problems.

Sooner or later, colliding with other people and objects in your surrounding is inevitable. That’s why it would be wise to become capable of generating impacts, as well as be prepared to withstand the incoming impact forces. Besides, everyone should be able to perform simple impacts, like hitting nails with a hammer or chopping wood with an axe.

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038. Throwing

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Launching objects into the air is another essential human ability.

Ancient men practiced throwing whenever they were hunting prey or fighting enemies. Different objects were used as projectiles, like stones, sticks, javelins and axes. To increase the throwing distance, they invented slings and bows, but such tools are not in scope of our interest. We will stay focused on launching objects solely with the muscle power.

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037. Loaded Carries

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Sure way to become tough as a countryman.

One of the most common everyday tasks for farmers is to move heavy stuff around the farm. In strongman world, such activity is known as farmer’s walk and it is one of the official disciplines. However, this activity is not reserved for farmers and strongmen, because it is very natural and very functional, so everyone should practice it.

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